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In the Interest of L.S. and C.S., Minor Children
A.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Camille Kahn
Attorney for Appellee Father
Steven W. Stickle
Attorney for Appellee State
Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Jennifer M. Olsen
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Christine Dalton, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Ahlers and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Greer, P.J. (14 pages)
A mother appeals the permanency order continuing placement of her two children in the sole custody of their father. OPINION HOLDS: Because we find that the State has demonstrated that the children could not be returned to the custody of the mother without causing them harm due to her numerous and unsubstantiated reports of child abuse to the department and law enforcement, alcohol abuse, and inability to regulate her emotions, continuing their placement with the father is in their best interests, and we affirm.
